[Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?

[Bill Kociaba]

Hi,
An eliptical will go as fast or slow as you want it to.  Unlike a treadmill 
that you have to keep up with the eliptical is like a bike in that you are 
controling the speed.  Unless you can come across a used one cheap as Bonnie 
did you will never find one for $150 at least not one that is any good.   I 
am not sure the movement will be good depending on how and where you injured 
your foot/ankle.  The movement is similar to a sky machine in that you are 
not picking up your feet jujst sliding them in a kind of semi cicurlar 
pattern.  Your foot can stay flat but there will be flexion and extension at 
your ankle.
By saying no gyms and no pools you really cut out a lot of options. 
Swimming and water exercise would be the least offensive to your injury and 
you could still get a really aggressive workout.
I would stay off the mini tramp.  Even though its very cushioned it still is 
bouncing and jarring and will not help the healing process.
I would suggest creating a circut of exercises with the ball the hand 
weights and maybe some free hand movements and just go continuesly through 
it sevral times to get your heart rate up.  If you would like some help in 
putting something together shoot me an email directly at 
williamkociaba at comcast.net.  I have been a personal trainer for  over 30 
years and would be happy to help you if you would like.
Bill

Bill Kociaba
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Bill at Ycruise.com
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
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Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?


> I'm not familiar with that machine.  How does it work?  Do you sit or 
> stand and how fast are the leg/foot movements?
>
> Thanks!
> Julie
> On 12/30/2011 8:59 PM, Bonnie Lucas wrote:
>> Have you considered an elliptical?
>> We found one that was easy to label so I can make adjustments, for $150, 
>> on
>> Craig's list. It might do all right as you recoop.
>>
>> Bonnie Lucas
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Julie J. [mailto:julielj at neb.rr.com]
>> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 5:02 AM
>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?
>>
>> Hello all!
>>
>> I used to walk as my main means of exercise.  I live in a small town and
>> walking served the purpose of getting places, exercise, relaxation and
>> something I enjoyed.  However in July I broke my foot.  I wasn't able to
>> walk at all for several months.  Now I am walking again, but long
>> distances, uneven ground and fast speeds are out.  I miss my long
>> walks.  I'm looking for something to do for exercise and enjoyment for
>> at least the next few months to perhaps a year while I completely
>> recuperate from my injury.  So here's what I need:
>> *something I can do independently, I do not have a workout partner.
>> *something that doesn't require a lot of expensive equipment, less than
>> $150 would be great
>> *no gyms or swimming pools
>> *something that will get my heart rate up, but that doesn't involve
>> impact on my foot like running, jumping etc.
>> * I'm 38, in good health except for the foot injury and I'd consider
>> myself in the advanced beginner stage of fitness
>>
>>    I do have a treadmill, a mini trampoline, exercise ball and hand and
>> ankle weights.  I can only use the treadmill for short distances and not
>> really fast enough to do much to increase my heart rate.  I haven't
>> tried the trampoline yet.  I've thought of purchasing an exercise bike,
>> but I'm not sure how much pressure that would put on my foot or how
>> bored I'd get with it.
>>
>> I guess I'm looking for something fun that doubles as exercise! *smile*
>>
>> All ideas are most welcome!
>> TIA
>> Julie
>>
>>
>>
>>
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